Living in halls of residence

You can also rent privately. UAL accommodation will give you more information about both these options.

The local area

Camberwell is a lively and unique area of south east London with good transport links to all parts of the city including Brixton and Dalston. The area may look a little gritty on the outside but it’s an easy place to fall in love with.

Studios and galleries

Many Camberwell graduates run and work at local art and design studios and galleries such as:

Find out more about the local art scene via the South London Art Map (SLAM) which provides a handy guide to the galleries in south London.

Going out

There are some great places to go out in the area and student favourites include Hermits Cave, The Tiger and The Stormbird in Camberwell and Bar Story, Peckham Springs, Canavans, Bussey Building, Four Quarters, Rye Wax, Ghost Notes and Voodoo Rays in Peckham.

Eating out

You can also get some of the best food in London at really affordable prices with the restaurants, cafes and grocery stores reflecting the rich mix of people living in the area. Our students are particularly fond of Falafel Lebanese Cuisine, FM Mangal and Sophacles Bakery.